Warren Family Court Records
Family court records for Warren residents are maintained at the Macomb County Circuit Court, 16th Circuit, Family Division in Mount Clemens. Warren is the largest city in Macomb County, and all family law matters including divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and personal protection orders are filed at the county level, not at the local 37th District Court in Warren itself.
Warren Court Information
Where Warren Family Court Records Are Filed
Warren family court cases go to the Macomb County Circuit Court, 16th Circuit, Family Division. The court address is 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The Family Division phone number is (586) 469-5240. Mount Clemens is the Macomb County seat, about 11 miles northeast of Warren. This is where you file new family cases and where existing case records are kept.
The 16th Circuit Court handles all family law matters for Macomb County. That includes every city and township in the county, Warren being the largest. Divorce petitions, custody orders, parenting time agreements, child support calculations, paternity determinations, and adoption matters all run through this court. The Friend of the Court bureau also operates out of Mount Clemens and assists with support enforcement and parenting time disputes.
| Court | Macomb County Circuit Court, 16th Circuit, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Phone | (586) 469-5240 |
For a detailed look at Macomb County family court resources, including FOC services and clerk contact information, visit the Macomb County Family Court Records page.
The 37th District Court and What It Handles
Warren has its own local court at 8300 Common Road, Warren, MI 48093. This is the 37th District Court. Its main number is (586) 574-4900. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The 37th handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It does not handle any family law cases.
If you search for family court records at the 37th District Court, you will not find them. Divorce decrees, custody orders, paternity judgments, and support orders are all filed and stored at the Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. The two courts are different institutions at different locations. Do not confuse them when looking for family records.
The 37th District Court does maintain its own case records. Those records deal with criminal, traffic, and civil matters specific to Warren. You can learn more at 37thdistrictcourt.org. The image below shows the 37th District Court homepage, which explains the court's jurisdiction and services.
The 37th District Court serves Warren for non-family civil and criminal matters. Warren residents with family court needs go to the Macomb County Circuit Court in Mount Clemens.
Searching Warren Family Court Records Online
The primary tool for searching Michigan circuit court records is MiCOURT Case Search. This is the official statewide portal run by the Michigan Supreme Court. You can search by party name or case number. The system covers the Macomb County Circuit Court and shows case docket entries, hearing dates, party names, and case status for public family court records.
The 37th District Court also provides a case search link on its website. The image below shows the case search page specific to the 37th District Court, which covers Warren district court matters.
The 37th District Court case search covers only district court records in Warren. For family court cases, use MiCOURT to search Macomb County Circuit Court records instead.
When using MiCOURT to find family records, search under the full legal name of either party in the case. Include the year of filing if you know it. Case numbers from prior notices or court documents make the search more direct. Some family records are restricted and will not appear in search results. If you cannot find a case that you believe exists, contact the Macomb County Circuit Court clerk at (586) 469-5240.
Macomb County Circuit Court Records Portal
Beyond MiCOURT, Macomb County maintains its own court website with resources for people seeking family court records. The image below shows the Macomb County courts page, which covers the circuit court and related services.
The Macomb County court website covers Circuit Court services, Friend of the Court information, and guidance for Warren residents seeking family case records.
The county site also links to forms, contact information for different court divisions, and FOC resources. For support enforcement questions or parenting time matters involving a Warren resident, the FOC bureau operates through the same courthouse complex in Mount Clemens. The Michigan Courts FOC Bureau provides statewide guidance at courts.michigan.gov/administration/scao/services/focb.
Copy Fees and Costs
At the Macomb County Circuit Court, viewing a case file in person is free. Plain copies of documents cost $1.00 to $1.50 per page. Certified copies require a base certification fee of $10.00 plus $1.00 per page. For most people looking at a short divorce judgment or custody order, costs are modest. Longer files with many pages cost more.
The Macomb County Circuit Court accepts cash, check, and credit card at the clerk's counter. If you mail a request, include a check or money order payable to the Macomb County Circuit Court. Call (586) 469-5240 before mailing to get an estimate of what your request will cost. The clerk can tell you the page count of the document you need, which helps you calculate the fee before you send payment.
Standard SCAO forms for family law matters in Michigan are free to download at courts.michigan.gov/scao-forms. These include divorce forms, custody motions, parenting time schedules, and support worksheets. Filing new cases at the circuit court requires payment of filing fees set by Michigan law.
In-Person Access and Restricted Records
To view Warren family court records in person, travel to the Macomb County Circuit Court at 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell the clerk the names of the parties or the case number. The clerk retrieves the file and allows you to review public portions of the record at a designated area. You pay only for the copies you request.
Some records are not open to the public. Adoption files are confidential under MCL 710.67. Juvenile records are restricted under MCL 712A.28. Personal protection order filings have limits under MCR 3.705. Individual judges may seal specific documents within a case for other reasons. If a case file appears incomplete or missing, ask the clerk whether any part of it is under seal.
Michigan court records are governed by MCR 8.119, the court rule that defines what is public and what is restricted. This rule, not the Freedom of Information Act, controls access to circuit court records. FOIA applies to government agencies, but court records fall under the court rules. For the text of MCL 600.2546, which covers certain aspects of Michigan court record access, see law.justia.com.
For questions about legal aid in Macomb County, residents with low income may contact the Macomb County Bar Association for referrals to legal aid services. Self-represented parties can use the Michigan Courts Self-Help Center resources online at courts.michigan.gov/self-help.
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